Europe's top 50 transfer targets for summer 2012 – in pictures

A look at the players who will be on the shortlists of all the major clubs across Europe this summer – in no particular order – from Eden Hazard to Carlos Tevez, via Neymar, Gareth Bale, Falcao and more

Eden Hazard – Attacking midfielder, LilleAge 21Price £40m
The Belgian has had an outstanding season in France, contributing 20 goals and 15 assists for Lille. In what is likely to be his final game for the club, he scored a hat-trick against Nancy, before frustrating everybody by refusing to reveal where he would be playing his football next season, although it is likely to be in ManchesterWho might be after him: Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid

Neymar – Striker, SantosAge 20Price £40m
The highly-coveted Brazilian was named the South American Footballer of the Year in December and led Santos to the final of the Fifa Club World Cup, where they lost 4-0 to Barcelona. He is thought to favour a move to Barcelona ahead of their rivals Real MadridWho might be after him: Barcelona, Real Madrid

Shinji Kagawa – Attacking midfielder, Borussia DortmundAge 23Price £20m
The Japanese attacker has had another excellent season for Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson watched him star in the German Cup final win over Bayern MunichWho might be after him: Manchester United

Mario Götze - Attacking midfielder, Borussia DortmundAge 19Price £35m
The highly-rated youngster recently signed a new contract at Dortmund, but could be tempted by an offer from England or SpainWho might be after him: Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid

Robin van Persie – Striker, ArsenalAge 28Price £30m
The Dutchman scored 37 goals for Arsenal last season, but is yet to commit to a new contract. With only one year left on his current deal, Arsenal are desperate for their captain to put pen to paper – if he doesn’t, he will have plenty of suitors, both in England and abroadWho might be after him: Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, Real Madrid

Kaká – Attacking midfielder, Real MadridAge 30Price £20m
The Brazilian has struggled with injuries during his time in Madrid and he is lower down the pecking order than Mesut Özil. After three fitful years in Spain, he could decide to leaveWho might be after him: Arsenal, Málaga, Milan, PSG

Gonzalo Higuaín – Striker, Real MadridAge 24Price £30m
The Argentinian had another productive season in front of goal for Real Madrid, but José Mourinho tends to prefer Karim Benzema up front in the big games. Manchester City is one possible destinationWho might be after him: Juventus, Manchester City, Milan, PSG

Didier Drogba – Striker, ChelseaAge 34Price Free transfer
Didier Drogba's final act in a Chelsea shirt was to score the penalty that won them their first ever Champions League. With that milestone achieved, the Ivorian has decided to leave Stamford Bridge. A big-money move to China looks likely, but there will be plenty of big clubs around Europe looking to snap him upWho might be after him: Barcelona, Marseille, PSG, Shanghai Shenhua

Fernando Torres – Striker, ChelseaAge 28Price £25m
The Spaniard has mostly struggled at Stamford Bridge, although he has improved lately, and could be set to leave this summer after being named on the bench in the Champions League finalWho might be after him: Atlético Madrid, Málaga, PSG

Luis Suárez – Striker, LiverpoolAge 25Price £40m
After a difficult season in England, the Uruguayan may look to move abroad. Liverpool’s failure to qualify for the Champions League could sway his decisionWho might be after him: Inter, PSG, Real Madrid

Wesley Sneijder – Attacking midfielder, InterAge 27Price £20m
Inter are not in the Champions League next season and he was close to leaving last summerWho might be after him: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United

Edin Dzeko – Striker, Manchester CityAge 26Price £20m
Despite scoring City’s second goal against QPR on the final day of the season, Roberto Mancini is said to be ready to allow the Bosnian to leave. After Mario Gomez’s waywardness in the Champions League final, Bayern could be temptedWho might be after him: Bayern Munich, Milan

Gareth Bale – Left-winger, Tottenham HotspurAge 22Price £50m
Tottenham may struggle to hold on to the Welshman without Champions League football next season – many clubs will be after him this summerWho might be after him: Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Madrid, PSG

Luka Modric – Midfielder, Tottenham HotspurAge 26Price £40m
Like Bale, the diminutive Croatian may be convinced to leave Tottenham for a club in the Champions League. He nearly left last summer and Manchester United could do with his creativity in midfieldWho might be after him: Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City

Radamel Falcao – Striker, Atlético MadridAge 26Price £40m
The striker has only spent one season in Spain but caught the eye with his match-winning display in the Europa League finalWho might be after him: Chelsea

Edinson Cavani – Striker, NapoliAge 25Price £40m
The Uruguayan impressed for Napoli in the Champions League, particularly against Chelsea and Manchester City, but the Neopolitans are not in next year’s competitionWho might be after him: Chelsea, Manchester City

Ezequiel Lavezzi – Striker, NapoliAge 27Price £25m
The tricky Argentinian may be looking for a new challenge and has indicated he a desire for a move away from Napoli, who are not in the Champions League next seasonWho might be after him: Chelsea, Manchester City

Emmanuel Adebayor – Striker, Manchester CityAge 28Price £15m
There is no place for the Togolese at Manchester City, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham. Harry Redknapp will probably want to take him to White Hart Lane again, but would he favour a permanent move somewhere?Who might be after him: Milan, Tottenham

Junior Hoilett – Winger, Blackburn RoversAge 21Price £10m
The Canadian youngster was a rare positive for Blackburn in their disastrous season. After relegation from the Premier League, Blackburn will certainly lose Hoilett, who scored seven goals last season.Who might be after him: Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham

Victor Moses – Winger, Wigan AthleticAge 21Price £10m
The former Crystal Palace player improved immeasurably as the season progressed, adding goals and assist to his undoubted talent. A strong dribbler who is blessed with pace and skill, Wigan will be braced for big bids for himWho might be after him: Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham

Matias Suárez – Forward, AnderlechtAge 24Price £7mThe Argentinian forward scored 19 goals for Anderlecht last season, becoming the side’s key player after the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea. He is uncapped by Argentina, but could be a cheap option for ArsenalWho might be after him: Arsenal

Olivier Giroud – Striker, MontpellierAge 25Price £18m
The French forward, above centre, scored 25 goals last season to help Montpellier to the league title. His form has earned him a call-up to the France side and there will be a few clubs looking to nab him from the French championsWho might be after him: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool

Dimitar Berbatov – Striker, Manchester UnitedAge 31Price £12m
The Bulgarian is deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and has been told he can leave. Would former club Tottenham be interested or could a return to Germany be on the cards?Who might be after him: Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Schalke, Tottenham

Fernando Llorente – Striker, Athletic BilbaoAge 27Price £35m
The forward was a key member of Athletic’s journey to the Europa League final and the Basques will no doubt be offered massive fees for him. A good Euro 2012 for Spain may send his value skywardsWho might be after him: Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid

Younès Belhanda – Attacking midfielder, MontpellierAge 22Price £15m
The Moroccan was a key figure in Montpellier’s league title triumph and has attracted interest from EnglandWho might be after him: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City

Iker Muniain – Forward, Athletic BilbaoAge 19Price £20m
It may be difficult to tempt the Spanish youngster away from Athletic Bilbao, but his impressive displays in the Europa League will mean they have a fight on their hands to keep himWho might be after him: Barcelona, Málaga, Manchester United

Ricky van Wolfswinkel – Striker, Sporting LisbonAge 23Price £15m
The Dutch striker scored 25 goals as Sporting made it to the semi-final of the Europa League. Capable of dropping deep and shooting from long range, he would be a useful addition for a number of sidesWho might be after him: Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham

Diego Milito – Striker, InterAge 32Price £5m
The man who scored both of Inter’s goals in the 2010 Champions League final, he would be a canny addition for any side in need of a new striker. Although he is the wrong side of 30, he remains a sharp striker and may be looking to leave Inter given they are not in the Champions LeagueWho might be after him: Liverpool, Juventus, Málaga, Tottenham

Robert Lewandowski – Striker, Borussia DortmundAge 23Price £25m
The speedy Poland striker fitted Dortmund’s counter-attacking style perfectly last season and his instinctive winner against Bayern Munich all but sealed the Bundesliga title. Dortmund will be desperate to hold on to him, but could they be tempted by a big offer?Who might be after him: Manchester United, Tottenham

Michu – Attacking midfielder, Rayo VallecanoAge 26Price £10m
The Spanish midfielder starred for newly-promoted Rayo, but would they be able to resist if a big club came calling?Who might be after him: Manchester United

Roberto Soldado – Striker, ValenciaAge 26Price £25m
Valencia tend to sell at least one of their star players and each summer and who better fits the bill than a player who scored 27 goals last season? A good Euro 2012 for Spain may hasten his departureWho might be after him: Chelsea, Liverpool, Málaga, Tottenham

Jordi Alba – Left-back, ValenciaAge 23Price £20m
The Spaniard has been in flying form for Valencia and Spain, and Barcelona need a new left-back. He could fit the bill. Manchester United are also said to be interestedWho might be after him: Barcelona, Manchester United

Nicolás Gaitán – Winger, BenficaAge 24Price £25m
The winger, suited to a role on the left, caught the eye for Benfica in the Champions League and has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedWho might be after him: Manchester United

Javi Martínez – Defender, Athletic BilbaoAge 23Price £25m
Originally a midfielder, he has been converted into a centre-back by Marcelo Bielsa this season and helped his side reach the Europa League final. Elegant and classy, he would be a brilliant signing for any sideWho might be after him: Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid

Jan Vertonghen – Defender, AjaxAge 25Price £15m
The Belgian centre-back has helped Ajax to two league titles in two years. If he joins Arsenal he could link up with Thomas Vermaelen, although he appears to be set on a move to TottenhamWho might be after him: Arsenal, Tottenham

Nilmar – Striker, VillarrealAge 27Price £12m
The Brazilian has been troubled by injuries this season, but with Villarreal having been relegated from La Liga, he represents a bargain. Tricky, fast and a cool finisherWho might be after him: Galatasaray, Málaga, Valencia, Tottenham

Antoine Griezmann – Winger, Real SociedadAge 21Price £12m
An exciting winger, the French youngster has been a revelation for Real Sociedad. Known for his skill, pace and dribbling, he could be a shrewd signingWho might be after him: Liverpool, Manchester United

David Luiz – Defender, ChelseaAge – 25Price £30m
The Brazilian struggled in defence for Chelsea in the first half of the season, but improved gradually and excelled in the Champions League final. However he could be tempted by interest from BarcelonaWho might be after him: Barcelona

Clint Dempsey – Forward, FulhamAge 29Price £15m
The American had a brilliant season for Fulham, scoring 23 goals for the west Londoners, who may struggle to keep a player who can play through the middle or on the flanks. Manchester United are keeping an eye on him, but could a move to Italy appeal?Who might be after him: Arsenal, Manchester United, Roma

Axel Witsel – Midfielder, BenficaAge 23Price £12m
The Belgian midfielder had a fine first season in Portugal but that may just prompt a move elsewhere. Manchester United need a new midfielder, while Chelsea have shown an interest in a player they faced in the Champions LeagueWho might be after him: Chelsea, Manchester United

Hernanes – Attacking midfielder, LazioAge 26Price £15m
Neat and tidy in possession, the Brazilian is a good passer and has a powerful, accurate shot. Lazio missed out on Champions League football which could lead to his departure, although he has not quite lived up to his early promise yetWho might be after him: Arsenal, Juventus

Demba Ba – Striker, Newcastle UnitedAge 27Price £7m
The Newcastle striker, who scored 16 goals last season, has a release clause in his contract that interested clubs may trigger. However they may be put off by his poor form in front of goal in the second half of season, plus his troublesome kneeWho might be after him: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham

Cheik Tioté – Midfielder, NewcastleAge 25Price £15m
The midfielder has been a revelation in his two seasons at Newcastle, but his performances are likely to attract suitors. Without Champions League football, could Newcastle convince him to stay? Tough and combative, he would strengthen any Premier League midfieldWho might be after him: Arsenal, Chelsea

Gylfi Sigurdsson – Midfielder, HoffenheimAge 22Price £10m
The Icelandic midfielder impressed while on loan at Swansea City, but the Welsh side will probably not be able to sign him on a permanent basis given how excellent he was. Sigurdsson could either stay in Germany, or move to a big Premier League sideWho might be after him: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham

Leighton Baines – Left-back, EvertonAge 27Price £10m
The left-back had another fine season, defending well and scoring five goals from left-back for Everton. Bayern Munich have been linked in the past, while Manchester United are known admirersWho might be after him: Manchester United, Bayern Munich

Thiago Silva – Defender, MilanAge 27Price £25m
Barcelona have been linked with the Brazilian, who scored at Camp Nou in September, since last summer and with Milan having failed to win anything this season, he may decide it is time to move onWho might be after him: Barcelona, Manchester City

Carlos Tevez – Striker, Manchester CityAge 28Price £30m
Despite returning to Manchester City for the run-in, it would not be a surprise if he tries to leave again this summer. While he talks about wanting to be closer to Argentina, a move to a club on the continent could be on the cards – especially if City do sign Robin van PersieWho might be after him: Inter, Juventus, Málaga, Milan, PSG